New roller derby team is recruiting
The Southern Harm Derby Dolls, a new roller derby team based in Fayetteville, is recruiting new members and offering a “fresh meat” class this month. The team was founded in […]
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Southern Crescent Chorale appearing at Spivey Hall
Southern Crescent Chorale is making its 11th appearance at Spivey Hall with an upbeat presentation called “Americana” on March 7. As part of the season theme “Salute to America,” the
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Learn the benefits of growing your own food
Larry Dove, who owns the organic certified Two Doves Farm in Fayette County, will discuss the benefits of community gardening networks in a free horticulture class on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Gardening group sets March meeting
The March meeting of the Fayette Master Gardener Association will be held March 16 at 10 a.m. at The Bridge in Peachtree City. The public is invited to join the
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Prostate Cancer group is meeting
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Men and their partners who have concerns about prostate cancer are encouraged to attend. For more
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Shakespeare comes to Fayette County
Fayetteville’s Konos Academy is hosting “An Evening with Shakespeare,” madrigals, and a Renaissance Festival on Thursday, Feb. 5, and Friday, Feb. 6. The family fun will begin with a Renaissance
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100 years of fashion displayed in Senoia
The Senoia Area Historical Museum is concentrating on the history of fashion during February and displaying a collection of ladies accessories. Hats, shoes, gloves, hankies, vintage and antique jewelry are
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Student film on history of Senoia debuts
The February meeting of the Senoia Area Historical Society will feature 9-year-old filmmaker and historian Sophie Brynes. Sophie will present her first place award winning film “History of Senoia” to
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‘Niners’ ready to tee up
The Flat Creek “Niners” Ladies Golf League is preparing for the 2015 season by holding its annual informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Flat Creek
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Firing up sparks of kindness
She shares joy of giving with growing army of ‘Sparklers’ Peachtree City resident Debbie Lowre McFarland had forgotten her coat one cold, windy day last month and was hurrying down
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‘Cheaper by the Dozen” hits the stage in Fairburn
“Cheaper by the Dozen” was a stage play long before the movie starring Steve Martin hit the big screen, and the delightful story of a large and rather unorthodox family
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Southside STEAM Expo is coming
The 2nd Annual Southside STEAM Expo is set for March this year and will be part of the week-long Atlanta Science Festival founded by Emory University, Georgia Tech and the
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Recruiting analyst to speak at Auburn Club
The Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club will feature guest speaker Keith Niebuhr at the Feb. 12 meeting. Niebuhr, the lead recruiting analyst from AuburnUndercover.com, will discuss the 2015 Auburn Tigers football signing
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Centre for Performing & Visual Arts sets schedule
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts in Newnan has announced several upcoming performances. The schedule includes the following: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. To Kill a Mocking Bird A
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Spivey Hall has impressive Valentine line up
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall has a Valentine weekend of masterful performances planned. Pianist Steven Osborne will perform on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 8:15 p.m. following a pre-concert dinner at
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Rosarians teach disease identification
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Monday, Feb. 23, and feature a presentation on rose diseases that can help rose growers determine which problems they might be having. Included
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Get intimate view of Dunaway restoration
The story of Newnan’s Dunaway Gardens is nearly as delightful as the gardens themselves and will be shared from an intimate point of view by one of those responsible for
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Jazz trio debuts at Spivey Hall
While Spivey Hall patrons have enjoyed the jazz rhythms of pianist Danilo Pérez, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade as members of saxophonist Wayne Shorter’s quartet, they will debut
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Newnan chosen to host Navy Concert Band
Newnan has been selected as one of 32 cities in six states to host a performance of the United States Navy Band during its 2015 spring tour. The U.S. Navy
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Photography contest focuses on nature
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is accepting entries to its photography competition, “Simple Pleasures: The Nature Show.” The spring competition is open to beginning, amateur and professional photographers who are 18-years-old
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Doc Holliday expert reveals infamous gunman’s Georgia roots
Georgia Author of the Year, Doc Holliday expert and Peachtree City resident Victoria Wilcox will present “Gone With The Wind Goes West: The Surprising Southern Heritage of Doc Holliday” in
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Extension office teaching how to ready red clay for real results
Several different classes are being offered in February by the Horticulture Program of the University of Georgia Fayette Extension office. The classes are free and held next door to the
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‘Songman’ pays tribute to John Denver
James Sennett, “The Songman,” will perform John Denver classics in Newnan on Feb. 6. Sennett bills the night as “a celebration of the work of this iconic musician who was
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Bell awarded highest rose society honor
Linda Reed, President of the South Metro Rose Society (SMRS) recently presented the American Rose Society (ARS) Bronze Honor Medal for 2014 to Stephen Bell. The Bronze Medal is the
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‘WWII Heritage Days’ set for April 18, 19
The 70th anniversary of the end of World War II will be celebrated in April at the 12th annual “WWII Heritage Days” in Peachtree City. The history festival is hosted
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Spivey Hall presents flute concert for youth
As part of Spivey Hall’s Young People’s Concerts series, the Atlanta Flute Ensemble will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 11:15 a.m. Founded in 1986, the Atlanta Flute Ensemble is
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Breast cancer support group is meeting Feb.17
A breast cancer support group will meet in Fayetteville Feb. 17. The group is open to women of all ages who are currently fighting or have survived breast cancer. The
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Things to do-Jan.28-Feb.20
January January 28 A “Perennial Plan” is today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place in Peachtree City Keeping color in your garden all year can be
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Local artists hosting ‘Valentine Social’
The art group, AM Productions, is hosting a “Valentine Social” featuring the work of members and the opportunity for couples to make their own art at craft stations. The elegant
Lifestyle, Peachtree City
‘Trinity Trail Walk/Run’ to benefit teens
The Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s 2015 Trinity Trail 5K/2K Walk/Run is set for Feb. 28 at 8 a.m. The event begins at Holy Trinity, 101 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City.
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Young golfers invited to tournament
Fayette County junior golfers ages 11-18 are invited to compete in the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour (AJGT) Beaver Creek Spring Junior Classic in Zachary, LA at the Beaver Creek Golf
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County employee artwork display is first in new gallery
Coweta County will begin featuring artwork in the main entrance of the Administration Building on Feb. 2. The display will be known as Coweta Arts and will begin by featuring
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A rose by any other name would still need pruning
The South Metro Rose Society, a local affiliate of the American Rose Society, is hosting its annual rose pruning clinic in February and inviting the public to attend free of
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Run for angels in Newnan
Newnan’s annual “Run for Angels and Chicken Q” is scheduled for Feb.7 with the run beginning at 8 a.m. and the eating at 11 a.m. The fun begins and ends